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Weekly Photo Challenge • February

Weekly Photo Challenge: Project 52

Hello everyone! Here is a recap of my second month of pictures taken for the photo a day project. I am participating in The Bethadilly 52. This involves taking one themed photo each week for a whole year. If you click the images I post here, it will take you right to my Instagram. Don't forget to follow me there, and you can also check out other great images taken for this challenge using the hashtag #thebethadilly52. Thank you for following along!

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Project 52: February

Gobbles is on the lookout for a Valentine. He prefers to romance shoes of any kind. His favorite shoe to woo is a textured boot. Once he spots one, he starts his mating dance until the shoe is under his spell. What a stud.


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Project 52: February

A symbol of romance & love

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Project 52: February

Maintaining a healthy freshwater aquarium is a commitment, but it’s something I love to do. Keeping a balanced tank requires a whole eco-system of helpful bacteria, plants, sufficient lighting, heating, aeration, filtration and of course fish! I’ve had these Red Jewel cichlids for years. This one is a second generation that I raised from little teeny tiny fry. Just like an outdoor garden, adding plants to the aquarium naturalizes the tank while making it look beautiful and green. I added these Amazon Swords to the tank today. Mimicking the conditions they encounter out in the wild really helps fish thrive. My fish enjoy lots of rocks and picking out a personal territory. This species also loves Texas Holey Rock. It is made of decalcified limestone and assists with sustaining a pH they enjoy. I’ve also added a small army of mystery snails to keep algae at bay. It’s so relaxing to watch them slowly maneuver their way across the tank. Perhaps you’ve seen my video I posted today of the tank MVP named White Shadow working his way up the glass. I have just as much fun taking care of my underwater garden as I do my outdoor gardens. Picking out a new Marimo moss ball makes me way more excited than I probably should be. Observing the fish gliding through the water and exploring makes me so happy. It certainly is a rewarding hobby!

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Project 52: February

The snow has finally melted here in Massachusetts and everyone is enjoying it! We had a few days that almost reached 70° The chickens are on the move, enjoying the open snack bar in the mud. What’s the weather like where you live??

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    Rosie (@greenrosielife)
    April 9, 2017 at 3:06 am

    * Gobbles #oops

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    Rosie (@greenrosielife)
    April 9, 2017 at 3:05 am

    Goggles is gorgeous and I am sure anyone – shoe or otherwise will fall under his spell! Spring has been very kind to us this year in Normandy and the weather is warming up nicely … I have ducklings due in 3 weeks, bought new checks at market last week and my lambs are growing well! #AnimalTales

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    chickenruby
    April 5, 2017 at 1:54 am

    fantastic photo of the fish tank, you really can’t see the tank at all, looks like the fish is just there and not in a tank of water

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    Les Fous du Cap France
    April 2, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Ce dindon est magnifique 😉
    Céline & Philippe

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    Leta
    March 30, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    Beautiful photos. So glad to see some sunshine and warmth again here. #AnimalTales

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    Leah
    March 29, 2017 at 5:41 am

    I have never looked at a picture of a turkey before. Gosh they are ugly!! haha You take wonderful pictures, you have a very special talent. You have a new subscriber!!!

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    Eva
    March 28, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    That turkey is gorgeous! I’m not sure I’ve ever said that about a turkey before…

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    Michela
    March 28, 2017 at 12:53 am

    I love your photos, especially the chicken and the black cat!! (I have many chickens and a black cat but my photos are nothing like yours!) well done.

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    Eileen
    March 27, 2017 at 9:14 am

    Hello, Wonderful images. I love the turkey, chicken and the cute fish. Beautiful rose! Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!

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